Comparison

Eisenhower vs Cronos

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Eisenhower

This app helps you prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance using the Eisenhower matrix. Organize both business and personal tasks to reduce stress and boost productivity by focusing on what truly matters.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix prioritization
  • Task counter
  • Focus Mode timer
  • Schedule and delegate tasks
  • Cloud sync
Features
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Less collecting endless to-do lists. It's your time to decide, focus, finish, and move on! Some days the problem isn't too many tasks — it's that they all look equally important. EISENHOWER gives your work a simple shape: what to do now, what to schedule, what to delegate, and what to let go. Featuring the Eisenhower Matrix — the urgent vs. important prioritization principle Dwight used to run a country, and the method this app has been refining for iPhone and web since 2011. FOUR-QUADRANT MATRIX Sort every task by urgency and importance: Do First, Schedule, Delegate, Don't Do. Keep no more than eight per sheet so you stay focused — with room for unlimited tasks and notes when you need them. FOCUS MODE Pick one important task, start a clean timer (30 minutes, or whatever suits you), and stay with it until it's done. SCHEDULE & DELEGATE Turn a decision into action — drop a task into your calendar or hand it to a colleague without leaving the app. CLOUD SYNC Sign in once and your matrix stays in real-time sync with the web app at app.eisenhower.me, and back again. Work, study, side projects, or just a crowded day — EISENHOWER helps you see what deserves your attention next. Looking for a quick tutorial? www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix Questions or ideas? Write to us at feedback@eisenhower.me — we read every one.

About

Cronos

Organize tasks using a priority matrix based on urgency and importance. Focus on what truly matters, delegate, or dismiss less critical activities. Optimize your time and simplify your life.

Highlights
  • Priority matrix task organization
  • Urgency and importance quadrants
  • Focus on critical tasks
  • Task delegation and dismissal
  • Time optimization
Features
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"What is important is rarely urgent, and what is urgent is rarely important." - Dwight Eisenhower, commander during World War II and 34th American president. Unleash the full potential of your time with our revolutionary app! Discover the power of organizing tasks based on true importance. Our unique method uses a priority matrix to divide activities into four quadrants, considering both urgency and importance. We simplify your life by helping you focus on what truly matters and eliminate what can be delegated or dismissed. Download now and optimize your time like never before! *Assets from freepik.com*

Screenshots

Eisenhower4 screens
Cronos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cronos at Free against Eisenhower's $2.99. Cronos also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Eisenhower's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cronos is free to download; Eisenhower costs $2.99 up front. Cronos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Eisenhower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eisenhower ships an update every 6 weeks, Cronos every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Eisenhower versus Cronos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEisenhowerCronos
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFTL3Joao Victor Flores da Costa

Customer experience

Eisenhower

Written reviews178 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative21.9%

Cronos

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Eisenhower

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes frequently, especially on iOS updates
  • Tasks duplicate themselves randomly
  • Tasks disappear without user action
  • Cannot scroll when tasks exceed screen size
  • Text truncation in task display
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  • Calendar integration not working on iOS 6+
  • Sync failures between web and mobile
  • Timer doesn't stay visible when phone sleeps
  • Focus mode timer becomes unusable after updates
  • App incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Privacy settings prevent calendar access
  • Tasks cannot be moved between quadrants
  • No updates for extended periods causing compatibility issues

Requested features

17 requests
  • iPad and universal app support
  • Ability to add more than 8 tasks per quadrant
  • Task history and completion logging
  • Customizable timer duration (not just 30 minutes)
  • Ability to reorder and move tasks between quadrants
Show 12 more
  • Task details, notes, and descriptions
  • Reminder notifications and alerts
  • iCloud syncing between devices
  • Today widget for quick access
  • Task scheduling and due dates
  • Multiple task lists or projects
  • Export functionality (CSV, etc.)
  • Landscape mode support
  • Archive completed tasks
  • Turn off timer sound while keeping alerts
  • Ability to scroll task lists
  • Correct language localization

Cronos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eisenhower

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cronos

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Eisenhower free?
Eisenhower costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cronos free?
Cronos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eisenhower or Cronos have ads?
Neither Eisenhower nor Cronos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eisenhower or Cronos?
Eisenhower ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cronos every 7 months. Most recently, Eisenhower was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cronos on October 13, 2026.

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